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What are regression trees used for?
What are tree models?
List two reasons why regression trees are used.
They are simple to interpret, and they require little to no data preparation.
What is the root in a tree model?
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Explain binary recursive partitioning.
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What is cross-validation used for in machine learning?
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What does simplification in regression trees involve?
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What is the 1-SE rule?
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What method is used in random forests?
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What is one advantage of random forests?
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Name one limitation of random forests.
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What do you need to specify for a random forest?
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What is the purpose of boosted regression trees?
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What is one limitation of boosted regression trees?
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Study Notes
Regression Trees
- Used for predictive modeling to establish relationships between variables.
- Decision trees that map inputs to outputs, forming a hierarchical structure.
Tree Models
- Machine learning algorithms that represent data in a tree-like structure for analysis.
- Well-suited for understanding data complexity and interactions.
Benefits of CART
- Intuitive and easy to interpret for stakeholders.
- Effective for initial exploratory data analysis.
- Visual representation aids in understanding variable interactions.
- Minimal data preparation needed, accommodating raw datasets.
- Handles non-linear relationships well.
Components of Trees
- Root: Origin point of the tree where decisions begin.
- Splits: Decision points that segment data based on predictor variables.
- Leaves: Terminal nodes that provide output predictions.
Multivariate Regression Trees (MRT)
- Non-linear, non-parametric models that illustrate relationships between response variables and predictors.
- Effective for datasets with complex feature interactions.
MRT Procedures
- Involves constrained data partitioning to create decision boundaries.
- Employs cross-validation to verify model accuracy.
Binary Recursive Partitioning
- Splits datasets into two groups to minimize within-group variability.
- Continues until each object is grouped or a minimum threshold is met.
Splits and Purity
- Splits are evaluated by their "purity," determining how well they create homogeneous subsets from the data.
Cross-Validation
- Evaluates model performance on unseen data by partitioning datasets into training and testing sets.
- Commonly uses a 70/30 ratio for training/testing data allocation.
Model Simplification
- Involves deciding the number of splits to retain based on model performance versus complexity.
- Balances cross-validation scores against the cost of additional variables.
1-SE Rule
- Helps determine when adding additional nodes does not enhance model performance.
Random Forest
- Ensemble method combining multiple regression trees with bagging techniques for improved prediction accuracy.
Random Forest Advantages
- Versatile with different response types (binomial, Gaussian, Poisson).
- Stochastic nature enhances predictive performance.
- Higher accuracy achieved through robust cross-validation.
- Resilient to missing values and suitable for high-dimensional datasets.
Random Forest Limitations
- Sensitive to class prevalence in datasets, affecting generalization.
- Requires substantial computational resources and large datasets.
- Struggles with sparse data or datasets lacking clear decision boundaries.
Random Forest Specifications
- Number of trees to generate.
- Number of predictors to consider per tree.
- Sample size and node size specifications to refine model structure.
Boosted Regression Trees (BRT)
- Combines regression trees with boosting to enhance prediction accuracy sequentially.
- Each tree corrects errors from the previous ones.
BRT Advantages
- Works well with a variety of response types (binomial, Gaussian, Poisson).
- Automatically identifies optimal model fit without requiring extensive preprocessing.
- Effectively accounts for predictor interactions and is robust against outliers.
BRT Limitations
- Requires at least two predictor variables to function.
- Data-intensive, necessitating numerous observations and trees.
- Sensitive to model specifications and may produce less interpretable outputs.
- Can disproportionately impact model performance due to outliers.
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